MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
engine has slight oil leak
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
engine has slight oil leak
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
fairing loose nearside not impeading steering or suspension or rider
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
rear suspension slightly stiff ?
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
rear suspension slightly stiff ?
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-A6?
Based on 1,592 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L217 MYD is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 26,837 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Kawasaki EX500-A6 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L217 MYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kawasaki EX500-A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L217 MYD registered?
L217 MYD is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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